In 1846, the Bear Flag Republic was another name for
 a. Texas
 b. California
 c. Oregon
 d. New Mexico
 Which of the following would have most favored the American idea of
 manifest destiny?
 a. Mexicans living in Texas
 b. Americans living on the frontier
 c. British supporters in the Northwest
 d. Indians living west of the Mississippi River
 The United States gained control of part of the Oregon territory
 through
 a. war with Mexico
 b. purchase from Spain
 c. negotiations with Great Britain
 d. exploration by American citizens